Grapefruit Seed Extract

[Debo]

Hi,
I am in the process of taking a certified Herbalist Course. I have always been interested in Natural methods of taking care of health problems. My question is-if something is good for humans, wouldn't it be ok for animals? I got to thinking about my Clown loach getting Ich. Since this is a bacterial thing and if humans have bacterial infections and can take GrapeFruit Seed Extract as a preventative/curative then why could'nt I use it for my fish in small amounts? It also is an anti-infective, anti-fungal that has been used by tons of people, myself included for fungal infections such as candida, etc. I take it daily all the time as a precautionary measure to combat infections before they start. So what do you guys think? I think i am going to email my instructor and ask him too.
Deb

 

[Lateral Line]

Ich is not a baterial infection, it is actually a small parasite that burrows into the fish.

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I take it daily all the time as a precautionary measure to combat infections before they start.
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By doing this, you are exposing the target to the curative measure. This has the habit of promoting resistant strains rendering the curative useless. That is why many anti-biotics no longer work, and they are not handed out like sweets anymore. Even worse with malaria drugs.

 

[Alien Anna]

If you're into natural remedies, you might be interested to know that Melafix, a fish medicine commonly used for fungal infections, minor bacterial infections and for wound healing is actually a soluble form of tea-tree oil.